However Collection

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - A Pleasant Reflection
The Caption is A pleasant reflection, The war is over, or is nearly over, and so perhaps there are other things to think about

Lee Church
View of the medaeval church which has long since been demolished. This was replaced in 1814, then in the 1830s demolished to make way for the present St Margarets Church

Plaque to Captain J J Crowe VC, Nieuwkerke Hospice
The final German attempt to break through to the Channel ports, known as the Fourth Battle of Ypres, had initial success

Spiralling Wings Memorial to Airstrip B-82, Keent
The airstrip here, in the old forelands of the Ms at Keent, was made by the Germans as an emergency landing field but never used by them

Kings Shropshire Light Infantry, Lebisey, Normandy
This Memorial to the 2nd Battalion marks the German front line 6 June to 9 July 1944 during the intense fighting for Caen

Captain Gauvin Memorial Anguerny Normandy
Memorials to those who survived are not generally welcomed because of the numbers. However, Gauvin led the Bren carriers of the Chaudieres into the village and after the war became a diplomat

Parish Church Cromer - Long aisled Church, Square Tower. Part of Box 145 Boswell Collection - East Coast. The Church of St Peter

Heinkel He 60 -designed to to be catapulted from cruisers, the type had been replaced in this role with the He 114 by 1939 However some He 60 stayed in patrol use until 1943

A Subalterns Experiences during the Recent Russian War Scare in India. Peace
A SUBALTERNs EXPERIENCES DURING THE RECENT RUSSIAN WAR SCARE IN INDIA. PEACE, WAR, AND THEN PEACE AGAIN: 1. Hurrah! His Leave to England is Granted. 2

A Subalterns Experiences during the Recent Russian War Scare in India. Peace, War
A SUBALTERNs EXPERIENCES DURING THE RECENT RUSSIAN WAR SCARE IN INDIA. PEACE, WAR, AND THEN PEACE AGAIN: 1. Hurrah! His Leave to England is Granted. 2

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However, amidst the chaos of the WW2 era, a comic postcard brings a pleasant reflection. Lee Church stands as a testament to resilience and faith in times of adversity. A plaque dedicated to Captain J J Crowe VC at Nieuwkerke Hospice reminds us of the bravery and sacrifice that shaped history. Spiralling Wings Memorial pays tribute to Airstrip B-82 in Keent, where heroes took flight towards victory. The Kings Shropshire Light Infantry memorial in Lebisey, Normandy honors those who fought valiantly for freedom's cause. In Anguerny Normandy, the Captain Gauvin Memorial stands tall as a symbol of courage and honor. Meanwhile, Jonathan Wild's legacy echoes through time at Parish Church Cromer, reminding us that even in darkness there is light. The Heinkel He 60, designed for catapulting from cruise ships during wartime missions serves as a reminder of innovation born out of necessity. A studio photograph captures the essence of a Belgian soldier - his strength and determination etched on his face. Through 'A Subalterns Experiences during the Recent Russian War Scare in India', we glimpse both peace and war coexisting uneasily. In this tapestry woven with contrasting threads - triumphs and tragedies; hope shines through however dark it may seem.